Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, J. Moss, and Jonathan McReynolds, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Lecrae, Dorinda Clark Cole, Mary Mary, Dewayne Woods, Charles Jenkins, and more :

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The opening of New York City’s new Fendi boutique drew many-a-head turner, including Grammy winning songstress Rihanna and supermodel Naomi Campbell.

Seen above, the duo posed it up for cameras before heading inside to celebrate the newest Fendi fashions on display as well as the event’s creative directors Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini.

Tuck in below to see more shots of the ladies and peep our girl Erykah Badu on the 1s-and-2s, acting as the night’s DJ:

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Fans of pop/R&B superstar Beyonce swarmed to Instagram to “like” a cute Valentine Day photo featuring daughter Blue Ivy.

Covered in bees, the duo puckered up for a ‘V-Day’ shout-out to the singer’s legion of faithful followers, affectionately christened “the Beyhive.”

The snap surfaces as the latest of a string of appearances from the Grammy winning diva, as she’s been quite the busy bee herself in New York City for NBA All-Star Weekend.  Tuck in below for more photos of Beyonce-spottings:

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Another day, another Azealia Banks Twitter tussle.

Thats right, even on Valentine’s Day the ‘ATM Jam’ diva isn’t exactly dispensing the love to her fellow artists – ask Queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu.

Earlier today the songstress was asked if she was a fan of the outspoken rapstress.  Her response obviously didn’t sit too well with Banks, who then went on a Twitter tirade to suggest Badu was not only ‘old,’ but also ‘jealous’ of her artistry.

See her full rant and Badu’s response below:

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Check out Rihanna!

The Pop starlet has been tapped as the muse for W Magazine Korea, who feature her on three new covers to celebrate their tenth anniversary. 26-year-old Rih was snapped by acclaimed photographer Dennis Leupold for each of the features.

She may sound like struggle, but she’s booking these covers easy, breezy.

Peep the rest below…

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New music alert!

Mack Wilds & his label boss Salaam Remi deliver the brand new jam ‘Girls Playin’ Games’ to the world today, unlocking the cut in honour of Valentine’s day.

Released before the unveiling of his second studio album, the number sees Mack give fans an indication of what they can expect from the project, set to feature writing and production from the aforementioned Salaam and his R&B sibling Elijah Blake.

Will you fall in love with his latest offering?

Tell us below…

Your thoughts?

The week brought with it the third anniversary of the untimely passing of pop icon Whitney Houston.  Lauded as a stentorian vocal performer whose prowess knew few (if any) rivals, the diva’s 30 year career saw her become the standard for all singers to follow.  From her self-titled debut album (released on this day in 1985) to 2009’s ‘I Look To You,‘ Houston sailed to the top of the charts with a discography of hits that includes many of the most memorable numbers imparted to pop music over the last three decades.

Interestingly, many people do not know that a great number of said memorable tunes lining her discography are, in fact, remakes.  Borrowed from the likes of Diana Ross, Donnie Hathaway, Dolly Parton, The Isley Brothers, and many lesser known acts, Whitney’s catalog shines with a collage of covers that were done so well most assumed her versions were the originals.

Since February 2012 fans, celebrities, and more commemorate the anniversary of her death by sharing remakes of her top hits.  But, now we’re coming to you – That Grape Juice faithful – to ask:

What’s Whitney Houston’s best remake (of other artists)?

Tuck in below to see our top 5 picks and sound off:

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Congratulations are most certainly in order for the ‘Electric Lady’ that is Janelle Monae.

For, she is  now the proud owner of her very own record label, placing herself at the top of a ‘Wondaful’ new musical empire.

Good news below…

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Drake is currently riding high with his new album ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’. The set, which dropped as a surprise earlier this week, has been earning praise aplenty for both its unique roll-out and content.

And yet, despite this, the rapper has been recorded plugging the release of ex girlfriend Rihanna.

While performing at a Sprite sponsored concert in New York last night, Drizzy paid homage with his own rendition of the track.

Check it out below…

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After reports that member Maxine Jones is fighting to hold on to her home currently in foreclosure, her fellow ‘Hold On’ hitmakers, En Vogue, are looking to hold on to a little more than love this week after news surfaced the ladies will be heading to court to defend themselves against a $300 million law suit.

With claims of breach of contract, negligence, interference and fraud, find out who has it out for the funky divas below:

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As the search party for Lil Kim‘s new album continues, the fiery femcee continues to appease fans with her hits of old.

Last night at the Ladies Night R&B Extravaganza in New York City, the 40-year-old rapper surprised the sold-out crowd by appearing onstage and rocking out to classics ‘No Time’ and ‘All About The Benjamins’. 

Watch Kimberly in action below…

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The push for Jessie J‘s newest jam ‘Masterpiece’ continues.

Yesterday the Brit bred belter teamed up with The Roots to perform the track, which serves as the third single to be lifted from her third studio album ‘Sweet Talker’.

Watch ’em work below..

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